Manufacturing Process Engineer

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest‑growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina provides end‑to‑end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) across various sectors. Sanmina has facilities strategically located in key regions worldwide. Located in Silicon Valley, Sanmina Fremont offers a unique, single‑location end‑to‑end mechanical systems manufacturing service specializing in low‑to‑mid volume production, New Product Introduction (NPI), and Design for Manufacturability (DFM).

Its high‑tolerance capabilities range from small parts to fully integrated and tested systems, including sheet metal fabrication, precision machining, manual/robotic welding, and advanced in‑house painting. Powered by an accelerated volume‑to‑market model, Fremont delivers highly flexible logistics, distribution, and repair services tailored to fast‑changing customer needs.

As we expand our cutting‑edge manufacturing capabilities, we are looking for a motivated Manufacturing Process Engineer who wants to build a meaningful career and join our dynamic team in Fremont.

This position will support new product development, sustaining products, and product/sub‑assembly transfers to other sites or suppliers. The primary responsibility is to load Item Masters, Bill of Materials (BoM), and Routing using information shared from Estimating, Programming, and Project Engineers to the Oracle ERP system. The process engineering team collaborates with Design, MFG Project Engineering, Program Management, Estimating, Purchasing, Planning, and other cross‑functional team members.

• Create new part numbers (PNs) for purchased and manufactured parts in Oracle.
• Enter new BoMs in Oracle.
• Enter Routing, Setup & Run times in Oracle using Operation Labor Standards.
• Perform cost roll of assemblies in Oracle.
• Compare Oracle cost to estimated cost.
• Perform time studies.
• Compare actual Setup and Run times vs quoted times.
• Implement ECO changes in Oracle.
• Perform lot size changes as applicable.
• Strive to improve manufacturing methods, efficiency, and product quality.
• Practice LEAN techniques and be able to participate/facilitate Lean Kaizens.
• Accountable for ensuring the integrity and accuracy of the data loaded in Oracle.
• Provide status of projects currently in process.
• Apply quality steps to routing as required (data recording, special inspection, FAI, etc.).

• BS Degree in Engineering preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience in process engineering.
• Experience in metal fabrication is a plus.
• Functional knowledge of fabrication tools and equipment.
• Familiarity with various types of finishing and outside processes is a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with Google Workspace.
• Demonstrated organizational, interpersonal, and writing skills.

This is an ITAR facility and applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or a lawful permanent resident.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

Salary Range (annual): $75,000 - $98,000. Actual base pay within this range (determined at the offer stage) will be based on a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, and skills, and is just one element of our total rewards package. The total rewards package also includes a variety of benefits, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business, and, depending on the role, may include eligibility for restricted stock unit awards and participation in a discretionary bonus program.